Meaning of the word "mark up" in English

What does "mark up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

mark up

US /ˈmɑːrk ʌp/
UK /ˈmɑːk ʌp/

Phrasal Verb

1.

to increase the price of something for sale

Example:
The store decided to mark up their prices due to increased demand.
They always mark up their products by at least 50%.
2.

to add notes or corrections to a piece of writing

Example:
The editor will mark up the manuscript with suggested changes.
Please mark up any errors you find in the document.

Noun

the amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overheads and profit

Example:
The company operates on a small markup to remain competitive.
A 20% markup is standard in this industry.